My lights on my dashnoard sometimes works and then it wil...
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DannyR924
243 days ago
Hello and welcome to JustAnswer, my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I have over 22 years of experience in this field.. I'm so sorry for your inconvenience and hopefully, I can help. Lemme look up some info give me a few.
Customer
243 days ago
Ok
DannyR924
243 days ago
Most likely the relay is bad and when it gets hot it shuts off the lights. If it was the fuse it will not come back on at all. Let me see if I can get you a diagram or location of the relay.
Do you know your engine size, is it a 2.4 or 2.7?
DannyR924
243 days ago
OK, on that vehicle there is no relay for the dashboard lights. They are controlled by the dimmer switch. Tell your friend he needs to check for power behind the switch when the lights go off. If there is power then the switch is no good. Check also to see if there is corrosion on the dimmer connector, clean as needed and recheck.
Customer
243 days ago
2.4 I believe
DannyR924
243 days ago
Yes 2.4 or 2.7 same thing.
Customer
243 days ago
Okay sounds I'll get in touch with him and let him know.Do you know how much the connector would be of needed to be replaced?
DannyR924
243 days ago
The switch is like $40 and the connector just clean it.
Customer
243 days ago
Okay thank you so much.
DannyR924
243 days ago
But check if it has corrosion it might just need cleaning and not replacing.
Your welcome.
Customer
243 days ago
Ok will do. Was just curious in case I like to be prepared.I know my car has other problems but don't know how to properly explain them.
DannyR924
243 days ago
JustAnswer policy is one problem per question, but you can open another question if you want and I will assist in the best I can
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